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R489 UEF

1998 Fiat Punto SX 60

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,905 mi
Last recorded84,905 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6071,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 UEF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 84,905 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSF Fog Inscure

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2008 84,881 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSF Fog Inscure

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2007 71,645 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 71,637 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 56,940 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 43,805 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60?

Based on 14,342 MOT tests across 2,874 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
6,069
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,154
Direction indicator incorrect colour 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 818
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 776
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 764
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R489 UEF is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 71,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R489 UEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 60 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R489 UEF is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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